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Although the visitors will hold a ] 3light edge, the Strobelmen figure ■ to put up a stiff battle, and may ] even upset the Stark County crew ■ if they continue to show the spirit and drive which has been more in • evidence with each successive contest.A revised Orrvilie line-up will greet the invaders. Marion Eby, nursing a leg muscle injury received in the Dennison game, will see the opening kick-off from the bench for the first time this season. The loss, however, will be off-: set bv the return to action of Roc-; co Franjosie, who missed the Den-! nison fracas because of a leg in-;jury.iThus the starting Orrvilie back-field Friday night will be Don Dem-low at fullback, Bill Jacobs and Rocco Franjosie at the halfback positions, and Joe Yonto in the quarterback spot.Because of his good showing in the Dennison game, Dick Badert-scher, who began the season as aimanager and wound up as a center, will be the starting snapper-back, replacing Bob Reynolds. ‘Oth-er linemen will be Charles HudsonReynolds said today that his hi(;h school musicians have prepared a special halftime show for Friday night’s football game.Miss Witty Hunter has originated a dance step for the 11-pieee band to accentuate their usual military marching routine. The band will form for the first time a monogrammed “O” for Orrvilie fans before parading across the field to pattern a cross for the St. John followers, while playing “Ave, Maria.”NoRiRotSpcformance, the Crusaders were completely outplayed when they lost their opening game to Louis* ville, 14-0. Although exhibiting a stubborn defense, the St. John eleven went down, 32-6, before a strong Canton Lincoln eleven in their second game.After outplaying their opponents in the first half, Coach Del Hal-pin’s charges fell down in the final two periods of the Newcomers town game two weeks ago to drop an 18-7 decision.i John Tillitski, although only a i Sophomore, is a major cog in the St. John offensive. He has a highand Curtis Norman, ends; Irvin: percentage of pass completionsEllsworth and Howard Diller, tackles; Raymond Perkins and Dale Smucker, guards.The changes in. the Orrvilie lineup will boost the weight average to 149 pounds per man, highest it has been this season. The Crusad-and has been a consistent ground gainer. Tillitski and Fullback Dixie Walker neither of whom are letter-men, form the backbone of the Crusader offensive.Little Paul Wernet, onlv letter-T Vearner in the Canton baekfietd,Hrfronseneonhorrfronarv was T! ernlt; at thal visi his Hoc to ^ i!inmestrlt;beeis—tlers, averaging 157 pounds per man, j sparkles on the receiving end Of will hold an eight-pound advantage ; Tillitski’s passes and in open fieldTtIfAat each position.Coach Harry Strobel also plans a shake-up in the Riders’ defensive line-up. Don Demlow will be in the safety position, Bill Jacobs and Rocco Franjosie at the halfbacks, and Dale Smucker and Raymond Perkins will back up the six-man line.Crusaders Win Only One 1A 25-7 decision over a weak Navarre team Friday is Canton’s only victory in four starts this season. However, the Crusaders showed vast improvement in taking their initial win, indicating that they probably have begun to hit their stride.Pitifully weak defensively and turning in a spotty offensive per-ofianthecorbeipritri.terinonisselt;atlsarunning. Bob Abdulla, fourth starting backfielder, scored twice in the Navarre game by surprising the Ram defense on quarterback sneaks.Ray Friedmann, senior guard, has been the outstanding defensive: Sts player on the Canton team this year, although it is his first season.Coach Del Halpin will start four regulars from his last year's squad and an end who earned his letter as a substitute in the 1940 season.The lettermen are Jim Dehnke, end; Dick Rose, tackle; Jack Leh-nert, tackle; Joe Drotovich, end; and Paul Wernet, halfback. With the exception of Drotovich, who was ineligible at the time, all saw action against Orrvilie last year.ancobe01ticofbeenarorat
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Orrville Courier Crescent
Orrville, Ohio, US
Thu, Oct 16, 1941
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